U.S. and RAAF complete first ever formation departure [Image 4 of 7]

UNITED STATES

10.24.2016

U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender pilots prepare for take off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. The KC-10s have flown more than 350 missions since Sept. 11, 2001. The aerial tanker's mission numbers grow daily as they provide refueling support to several coalition airframes working to liberate the city of Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)